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Women’s Reservation Bill and Delimitation 2026: Key takeaways

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:47
The proposed legislation seeks to expand the Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850, addressing demographic shifts since the last adjustment in 1976, thus reshaping political power across the nation.
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‘Anti-democratic move’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls for withdrawal of Delimitation Bill

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:46
Pinarayi says there is ‘serious suspicion’ that the Bill is a move to subvert federal system
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Need for joint response of INDIA bloc on delimitation, women reservation bills: Omar Abdullah

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:45
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said both the proposed increase in the Lok Sabha seats and women’s representation need “to be examined collectively by the Opposition”
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CM Stalin burns copy of Delimitation Bill in Namakkal

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:43
M.K. Stalin urged people to hoist black flags in every home and public place
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In 2025 verdict, Supreme Court had warned of delimitation ‘destabilising uniform electoral framework’

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:43
The Supreme Court has consistently held that though judicial review of delimitation was limited, the court could intervene if the exercise was capricious and unreasonable
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Operation to capture wild elephant in Hassan fails

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:35
The team is expected to resume the operation on April 16
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Jagan warns of agitation over Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour delay, targets Naidu

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:10
Questioning the delay in inauguration of Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, the YSRCP chief accuses the government of giving land to a private defence company in the area, and vows to remove it once the YSRCP comes to power
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Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Urban Co-operative Society fraud case: Duped depositors told to submit relevant documents in Bengaluru

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:01
As per the notice from the competent authority, depositors must submit 10 types of documents to process their refund claims
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CBSE Class 10 results: Thiruvananthapuram region tops again

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 04:41
Shares top spot with Vijayawada. The Thiruvananthapuram region, comprising Kerala and Lakshadweep, registered a pass percentage of 99.79; girls continue to do better than boys
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ACB raids MeeSeva centres across Telangana

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 04:14
The raids which began at 4 p.m., continued into early hours as officials probed overcharging, agent nexus and suspected malpractices
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‘Arrive Alive’ drives held across city to promote road safety among children, students

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 04:09
At Khairatabad, the Saifabad Traffic Police organised a helmet distribution drive at VV Statue to mark Children’s Road Safety Day
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Hyderabad metro rail phase 1 takeover hinges on guarantees, RBI nod & Centre’s stand

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 04:05
The proposal centres on a ₹15,000-crore transaction, including a ₹13,000-crore debt component and a ₹2,000-crore equity payout
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Hottest place in Karnataka on April 14: Aurad in Kalaburagi district records season’s high of 45°C

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 03:58
The bulletin noted that several places in Kalaburagi, Raichur, Bidar and Vijayapura districts, along with parts of Yadgir and Bagalkot, recorded temperatures ranging between 42°C and 45°C on April 14
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APSRTC employees’ problems will be resolved, says Andhra Social Welfare Minister

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 03:41
Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy assures APSRTC workers of government action on pending DA dues and Stree Shakti workload concerns in Ongole.
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Chhattisgarh cabinet forms committee to prepare UCC draft

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 01:42
The Opposition Congress has criticised the move, claiming that it would harm the tribals who constitute a major portion of the State’s population.
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Women’s Commission sets up panel to probe alleged sexual harassment at TCS Nashik

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 01:34
In a statement, the Commission said the panel will visit the facility on April 18 to conduct an on-the-spot inquiry, examine the circumstances leading to the incident and assess the response of the authorities
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38 booked, 23 held in Uttar Pradesh over violence on Ambedkar Jayanti

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 23:10
Anti-social elements allegedly tried to block the route of a procession taken out by the Dalit community to celebrate Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary: police
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Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 21:10
These Bills will have significant impact on the composition of Parliament and its functioning, and are being introduced with no public discussion
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Five killed, 15 critically injured as explosion rips house at Kadiri in Sri Sathya Sai district

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 19:48
Gas cylinder explosion was powerful enough to demolish two houses at Kummaravandla Palli village in Kadiri mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district in Andhra Pradesh
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Devious menace: On predatory loan apps

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 19:46
Loan apps function in a regulatory dark area and promise easy credit
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